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Old 08-07-2009, 01:23 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Well, in plan view the "boattailing" of the forward bodywork is obvious, but that's about it.

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Old 08-07-2009, 03:07 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Not only a pointy nose, but an aerodynamic front + complete disregard for rear aerodynamics
OH, THE HORROR!!!1!

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Old 11-08-2009, 11:51 AM   #33 (permalink)
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There's been plenty of "extreme" aero stuff in my sketch book but that's about as far as it went.
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My sketch book is full of aliens... They're out there.

And from plan view, they have bulbous heads.

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